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Angelo Gaja honoured with the 2019 Winemakers' Winemaker Award
18 March 2019

Angelo Gaja has been named as the 2019 recipient of the Winemakers' Winemaker award, at a ceremony during ProWein.
Institute of Masters of Wine appoints Rufus Olins as Executive Director
7 March 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce that Rufus Olins has been appointed as the new IMW Executive Director.
Hatch Mansfield becomes a Supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine
27 February 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce that Hatch Mansfield - UK specialist agents in premium wines made by independent, family-owned companies - has joined the IMW's international supporter community.
Six new Masters of Wine
22 February 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce six new Masters of Wine, from six different countries. The new Masters of Wine are Edouard Baijot MW (France), Nicholas Jackson MW (USA), Brendan Jansen MW (Australia), Jonas Röjerman MW (Sweden), Harriet Tindal MW (Ireland) and Jonas Tofterup MW (Spain). There are now 384 MWs in the world, based in 30 countries.

Alentejo, Dão and Bairrada MW trip

24 - 30 March 2019

Wines of Portugal is organising a trip to the Alentejo, Dão and Bairrada regions of Portugal from 24 to 30 March 2019.
Introductory course: Napa

25 - 26 March 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine, in collaboration with Constellation Brands, a Principal Supporter of the Institute, is organizing an MW Introductory Course in Napa, California.
Champagne MW trip

31 March - 6 April 2019

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Introductory course: Alava, Spain

7 - 8 April 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine, in collaboration with La Fundación para la Cultura del Vino, is organising an Introductory to the Master of Wine Study Programme to be held in Alava, Spain in April 2019. The class is open to individuals from anywhere in the world. All classes will be delivered in English.
Annual Bordeaux tasting (2014 vintage) - Sydney

7 April 2019

This event mirrors the long-established Annual Claret Tasting in London, England and Annual Bordeaux tasting in the USA. The tasting will showcase wines from the Grands Crus Classés of the Médoc and their equivalents from the Right Bank and Graves (including Sauternes).